Representative Ben Erdreich Tree
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U.S. Capitol Grounds
Commemorative Tree
Quercus rubra
(Northern Red Oak)
AOC employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 100 varieties of trees and bushes planted around the U.S. Capitol, as well as outdoor sculptures including monuments, memorials and water features.
Browse the highlights below or learn more about the trees on campus.
Representative Clarence Brown Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Rep. David L. Hobson in honor of Rep. Clarence J. Brown in 1997.
Representative Don Fuqua Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Rep. Herbert H. Bateman to honor former Rep. Don Fuqua in 2000.
Representative Floyd Spence Tree
Dedicated in June 2025 to honor the life and service of Rep. Floyd Spence from South Carolina.
Representative Gene Chappie Tree
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Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Cedrus deodara
(Deodar Cedar)
Representative Gerry Studds Tree
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Senate Parks and Building
Memorial Tree
Quercus phellos
(Willow Oak)
Representative Jack Murtha Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Rep. John 'Jack' Patrick Murtha sponsored by Rep. Robert Brady.
Representative James Slayden Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to Honor Rep. James L. Slayden.
Representative John R. Lewis Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree sponsored by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to honor Rep. John R. Lewis.
Representative Joseph Walsh Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree planted by Representative Joseph Walsh in 1920.
Representative Marlin Olmsted Tree
U.S. Capitol Grounds memorial tree to honor Representative Marlin E. Olmsted.
